Description
Having lost an election, been thrown out by their party, or retired on grounds of ill-health, what do former British prime ministers do? In the first book to look at the lives, political roles and influence of former prime ministers, Theakston analyzes all the former prime ministers from Walpole in the 18th century to Blair today.
About the Author
KEVIN THEAKSTON is Professor of British Government at the University of Leeds, UK and is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. His previous books include: Leadership in Whitehall (1999), Winston Churchill and the British Constitution (2004), and (edited) British Foreign Secretaries Since 1974 (2004).
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Book Information
ISBN 9780230202184
Author K. Theakston
Format Hardback
Page Count 269
Imprint Palgrave Macmillan
Publisher Palgrave Macmillan
About the Author
KEVIN THEAKSTON is Professor of British Government at the University of Leeds, UK and is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. His previous books include: Leadership in Whitehall (1999), Winston Churchill and the British Constitution (2004), and (edited) British Foreign Secretaries Since 1974 (2004).
Reviews
'This is a most fascinating, superbly readable book.' - Journal of Liberal History
Book Information
ISBN 9780230202184
Author K. Theakston
Format Hardback
Page Count 269
Imprint Palgrave Macmillan
Publisher Palgrave Macmillan
